Hounds Chasing a Stag by Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart. A dynamic hunting scene depicting several hounds pursuing a stag across a rocky outcrop against a backdrop of deep forest and distant hills.

Hounds Chasing a Stag

Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart

1703 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic 18th-century hunting scene capturing the intensity of a chase within an atmospheric forest setting.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Attributed to Carl Borromäus Andreas Ruthart and dated 1703, this oil on canvas captures the peak of a hunt with remarkable energy. The composition emphasizes the movement of the hounds and the desperation of the stag, set against a chiaroscuro forest that exemplifies the dramatic lighting of the era. Details of hunting gear in the foreground anchor the narrative of traditional sporting life.

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